The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will position skilling at the centre of India’s artificial intelligence strategy at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, with a dedicated pavilion themed AI for Inclusive Development.
The Summit, being held in New Delhi, has drawn global leaders, policymakers and technology pioneers and is being recognised as one of the largest AI gatherings in the Global South. The Ministry’s participation underscores India’s commitment to ensuring that artificial intelligence strengthens livelihoods rather than displacing them.
Welcoming the Summit, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State Independent Charge for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, said India’s hosting of one of the largest AI summits in the Global South reflects the country’s resolve to shape a responsible and inclusive AI future. He said he looked forward to engaging with global partners and showcasing how India is equipping its youth and workforce with AI ready skills that power growth and opportunity for all.
The MSDE Pavilion will operationalise this vision through a framework structured around three pillars: skilling in AI, skilling with AI and skilling for AI.
Skilling in AI will focus on building foundational and advanced competencies in artificial intelligence. Key initiatives include SOAR Skilling for AI Readiness, National Skills Qualifications Framework aligned emerging job roles and short duration nano credentials developed in partnership with industry. Visitors to the Pavilion will experience micro learning modules, live dashboards and interactive installations demonstrating how AI literacy can be democratised across age groups and socio economic backgrounds, enabling learners to transition into AI enabled careers.
Skilling with AI will highlight the use of artificial intelligence to transform the delivery and governance of skill development. AI powered platforms such as the Skill India Assistant will guide learners on career pathways aligned with their qualifications and interests. Recommendation engines integrated with the Skill India Digital Hub will personalise course suggestions across sectors. AI enabled monitoring and assessment systems, including computer vision based practical evaluations, will demonstrate how technology can enhance transparency, efficiency and credibility in skill certification. These initiatives reflect the integration of AI within the skilling ecosystem to improve outcomes, reach and quality.
Skilling for AI will address workforce readiness in an economy where artificial intelligence augments productivity across sectors. Through gamified demonstrations and real life personas, the Pavilion will showcase how farmers can use AI driven advisory systems, electricians can diagnose faults using AI enabled applications, construction workers can access multilingual AI learning support at worksites and weavers can co create customised designs using AI tools. The demonstrations reinforce the message that AI is not limited to coders or large enterprises but can also enhance productivity and incomes for informal and blue collar workers.
On the sidelines of the Summit, Shri Jayant Chaudhary will hold meetings with global technology leaders, academia and industry partners to deepen collaboration in AI skilling and digital inclusion. He is scheduled to visit the MSDE Pavilion on February 17 to review installations, interact with youth participants and engage with stakeholders presenting AI enabled skilling solutions.
Through its participation at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has reiterated its commitment to a human centric, inclusive and employment oriented AI transformation aligned with the broader vision of building a Viksit Bharat where technology expands opportunity and strengthens India’s demographic dividend.
